Choose between 2x16 and 4x8 options.
Choose between 2x16 and 4x8 options.
This question is insanely asked but there is no for sure answer, is 2x16 better than 4x8, or is 4x8 better than 2x16? The kits in question are listed below: G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 CL16 (16-16-16-36) (1.35V) G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 CL16 (16-19-19-39) (1.35V) Would 2x16 or 4x8 make a big performance difference in the games I play/things I do? I stream my games, I stream COD Warzone, Modern Warfare, CSGO, Forza Horizon 4 (and 5 when it comes out), and Minecraft/Minecraft RTX. It's also going to be used for general browsing and video editing. Other System Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Asus ROG Strix X570-E Motherboard, NZXT Kraken X63 280mm AIO CPU Cooler (Thermal Paste: Prolimatech PK-3 Nano Aluminum), Asus RTX 3080, Corsair RM1000x (2021) Power Supply, Corsair 4000D Airflow Case (4 LL120 fans, 2 LL140 fans) All feedback is appreciated! Thanks!
Unlikely to be a major visible change, I’d still choose 2x16 since it offers better upgrade potential. Storage capacity will last longer than bandwidth.
Determining the exact setup requires clarification on whether those kits are dual or single rank. Two identical kits might actually differ. High-end RAM usually offers more consistent performance. Most 8GB modules are single now, so a 4x8 configuration is likely the best option. Currently, some 16GB modules are single while others are dual. You should aim for a total of four ranks—either four single sticks or two dual sticks.
I could have been clearer, whoops 1 stick can be single or dual rank You want 4 single rank sticks, or 2 dual rank sticks to = 4 ranks total 2 single rank sticks = 2 ranks 2 dual rank sticks = 4 ranks 4 single rank sticks = 4 ranks 4 dual rank sticks = 8 ranks How many physical ram sticks doesn't matter, how many ranks each stick has does, you want a total of 4 ranks. The most likely way to get that is with 4x8GB kits, because most 8GB sticks these days are single rank. With 16GB sticks, they are commonly both. So you could get the wrong thing High end 16GB modules tend to vary less. If other people say they are dual vs single it is more likely the kit you order will be. Cheaper ram, the manufacturer changes what they are using more frequently, so there is no guarantee. 4x8 gives you the highest chance of getting 4 ranks.